Statement by Bob Greenstein, head of CBPP, on the shutdown https://www.cbpp.org/press/statements/greenstein-policymakers-must-end-government-shutdown-as-harmful-effects-grow

katharinelandfield

01:08:03

Can Allison please talk about the difference between Section 8 and HC Vouchers? I had always thought Section 8 was also a choice voucher.

katharinelandfield

01:09:14

Maybe there was a change in program name?

Campbell

01:11:40

Great data. Can I make a request to get the data specific to Dallas Texas? Is it available at that granular level? Thanks.

Meredith Dodson

01:14:02

For resources from CBPP on housing https://www.cbpp.org/topics/housing and here is a link to the state data: https://www.cbpp.org/research/national-and-state-housing-data-fact-sheets

Simona Combi

01:22:11

https://www.cbpp.org/housing-mobility

Meredith Dodson

01:25:17

More on the bipartisan Senate bill introduced to protect low-income families from housing discrimination introduced back in November: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/47416-prominent-senators-begin-bipartisan-push-to-expand-fair-housing-act and https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-hatch-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-veterans-and-low-income-families-from-housing-discrimination

here is the report on housing discrimination https://www.cbpp.org/research/housing/prohibiting-discrimination-against-renters-using-housing-vouchers-improves-results

Campbell

01:28:06

We all know these policies are sooo needed and helpful. Do we have data detailing the financial benefit to the community, city, state, etc. Some of my reps are only motivated to support policy if they can show the economic benefits along with the humanitarian benefits. For example, I know it costs less to provide vouchers and assist families as they progress rather than the support needed if they are homeless. Do we have that type of data. Thanks so much!! This is awesome!

Meredith Dodson

01:30:05

NLIHC also has info on the impact of the shutdown on housing programs https://nlihc.org/article/government-shutdown-now-third-week-impacts-housing-programs-and-tenants

Meredith Dodson

01:31:47

Just out this evening, USDA as resources to pay SNAP benefits through Feb https://twitter.com/hbottemiller/status/1082789210770292742 (WIC and school meals through at least feb too)